A National Embarrassment: The Port Harcourt Refinery Shutdown and the Betrayal of Nigeria’s Trust. By Chidi Ekeh

A National Embarrassment: The Port Harcourt Refinery Shutdown and the Betrayal of Nigeria’s Trust In a nation where hope is a scarce commodity, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) dangled a rare glimmer before Nigerians in November 2024, proclaiming the triumphant revival of the Port Harcourt Refinery. After years of decay, a $1.5 billion…

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The palliative palava in Africa: Our elites mocking our vulnerability. (Stop giving us Saraa) By Lai Gidado

The palliative palava in Africa: Our elites mocking our vulnerability. (Stop giving us Sara) It appears that many African elites find satisfaction in the suffering of the masses. There’s an unsettling pattern where they exploit the struggles of the poor for their own gain, using these moments to showcase benevolence while subtly reinforcing dependence. A…

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WHY SPEND MORE WHEN YOU CAN SIMPLY DO THIS? By Eugene Nanven

WHY SPEND MORE WHEN YOU CAN SIMPLY DO THIS? Christmas and New Year’s—the season of joy, laughter, and, let’s be honest, a little financial chaos. There’s something magical about the holidays that makes even the most disciplined among us think, “Sure, I can afford that!” Then January rolls around, and suddenly you’re looking at your…

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